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City	Opelika
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Lee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.66139
Longitude	-85.376325
Population	30,995
Density	202.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36801, 36802, 36803, 36804
Area Code	251
County Seat	Opelika
School District	Opelika City School District

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About Opelika, Alabama

Opelika is a locality in Lee County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 30,995. The population density is 202.6 people per km². Opelika is located at 32.6614°N, 85.3763°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Opelika is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36801, 36802, 36803.

Opelika emerges from the red-clay earth as a deliberate point of gravity within the inland plains of Alabama. It lies 6.5 miles east-northeast of Auburn, AL (from Auburn, AL: bearing 68°T), and is situated 16.6 miles southwest of Valley. The surrounding landscape is defined by a subtle, undulating topography where the air holds a heavy, humid stillness during the long summer afternoons. Robinson Creek carves a quiet path through the nearby terrain, providing a constant, low-frequency rhythm to the local hydrology. Visitors seeking a moment of respite often look toward Sougahatchee Lake, which rests only three miles away, reflecting the shifting colors of the sky. Farther out, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of Williams Mountain, a landmark that lends a sense of scale to the expansive woodland vistas.

Railroads once dictated the rapid expansion of Opelika, drawing industry and commerce into a junction that served as a vital artery for the regional economy. Early textile mills transformed the character of the labor force, establishing a legacy of manufacturing that continues to evolve through modern logistics and industrial parks. Many workers still traverse the red-clay back roads that connect the outskirts to the bustling center, where the architecture reflects a transition from nineteenth-century brick to contemporary functionalism. The presence of the Tuskegee National Forest, located eighteen miles away, serves as a reminder of the vast timber resources that historically shaped the regional landscape. Today, the economy balances this industrial heritage with a growing interest in diversified commerce and local craftsmanship.

Opelika maintains a distinct cultural identity that honors its deep roots while embracing a deliberate, quiet pace of life. The Park provides a green corridor within the municipal limits, offering a space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the movement of the longleaf pines. The city claims a notable place in history through the life of Lionel Richie, a globally recognized musician who spent his formative years here. During local events, the streets fill with a communal energy that highlights the endurance of the local spirit and the warmth of Southern hospitality. Landmark structures, preserved through careful stewardship, stand as markers of a shared memory that persists despite the rapid modernization of the surrounding region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Miles Thomas Field (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 238° SW
Yellow Umbrella (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 192° S
Floral Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 231° SW
Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 188° S
Opelika Community Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 116° SE
Indian Pines Country Club (Local Recreation) — 4.2 mi, 235° SW
Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 269° W
Veteran's Memorial Monument (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 238° SW
University Seal (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 238° SW
Civil War Cannon Lathe (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 238° SW
WWI Memorial (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 238° SW
The Auburn Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 235° SW
Founders' Oak (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 234° SW
Lee County Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 8.0 mi, 157° SE
Chewacla State Park (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 216° SW
Chambers County Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 10.9 mi, 009° N
State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 14.3 mi, 084° E
Tuskegee National Forest (National Forest) — 14.9 mi, 226° SW · 11k acres
Blanton Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.4 mi, 064° NE
Home (Historic Castle / Fort) — 15.6 mi, 134° SE
Standing Boy Creek State Park (State Park) — 19.2 mi, 106° E
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (Museum) — 25.0 mi, 230° SW
Beginning of the George Washington Carver Nutrition Trail (Attraction) — 25.1 mi, 230° SW
Springer Opera House (Theatre) — 26.2 mi, 121° SE
Golden Park (Stadium) — 26.6 mi, 123° SE
Bradley Museum (Museum) — 26.9 mi, 120° SE
A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 27.0 mi, 122° SE
National Civil War Naval Museum (Museum) — 27.4 mi, 123° SE
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 30.9 mi, 128° SE
Giant Screen Theater at the National Infantry Museum (Cinema) — 31.0 mi, 127° SE

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